Playoffs: Blackhawks at Los AngelesRound 3 Game 6 Win

"Ride the Lightning" It's Friday night, the Blackhawks were in LA and they forced a game 7. On to the highlights: The Good Early in the second period, the Blackhawks tied the game on the powerplay. I know, that wasn't a typo. They were actually able to get shots and eventually...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks vs KingsRound 3 Game 5 2OT Win

"The Saad Rules" The Blackhawks headed home Wednesday night with their backs against the wall, and the Kings had a chance to knock the Hawks out of the playoffs altogether. In the first period, the Hawks jumped out to a fast 2-0 lead and it looked like they may run away with...

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Just Empty Words and Humble Pie

Well, the chances that the Blackhawks would be in this position, before hoisting the Stanley Cup this spring, were pretty high. So, here we are. The Blackhawks are down 3-1 in the Western Conference Final, and the prospect that they will be playing golf soon is a very realistic...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks at Los AngelesRound 3 Game 4 Loss

"Nodding Donkey Blues" The Blackhawks were wading into dangerous territory for game four on a beautiful muggy Memorial Day evening. The problem was that no one reminded the Blackhawks that they had a game. They came out and surrendered 3 goals in the first period and put up...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks at Los AngelesRound 3 Game 3 Loss

"Be Quick or Be Dead" The Blackhawks were in LA Saturday night to face the Kings and try to take a 2-1 series lead. Unfortunately, the Kings had other plans. The Blackhawks took both 1-0 and 2-1 leads in the game, but for the second game in a row they fell seriously flat...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks vs KingsRound 3 Game 2 Loss

"Bloodbath And Beyond" Lets get right to the highs and lows: The Good The Two Blackhawks goals were nice. The first goal was Nick Leddy getting behind the defense and backhanding the puck, ala Patrick Kane, over Quick for a 1-0 lead. Later on, early in the second period,...

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Puckin Hostile Shoutcast Episode 3

Gatekeeper and Patrick Stankus from Puckrant.com recap games 3, 4, 5, and 6 with Minnesota as well as game 1 with the LA Kings. Also covered are the Alex Ovechkin and Carey Price injuries. For all your custom jersey needs visit Black and Tan Sports at: http://www.facebook.com/BlackAndTanSports You...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks vs KingsRound 3 Game 1 Win

"The Blessed Hellride" The Blackhawks opened up the Western Conference Final against the Kings from the city of Angels, Sunday afternoon at the United Center. The Kings were coming off a taxing series for the battle of California, and the Blackhawks were coming off 4 days of...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks at MinnesotaRound 2 Game 6 OT/Series Win

"Curses and Epitaphs" The Blackhawks had their first shot at eliminating the Minnesota Wild Tuesday night. The problem was that they would have to do so in St. Paul where the Wild haven't lost in these playoffs. This game would prove to be a terribly taxing effort for the...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks vs WildRound 2 Game 5 Win

"Rise Above the Sentiment" The Blackhawks were back in the United Center, Sunday night to face the pesky Wild in game 5 of their second round series. The Blackhawks were coming off two unimpressive games in St. Paul that allowed the Wild back into the series. The good news...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks at MinnesotaRound 2 Game 4 Loss

"Days Turn Blue to Gray" The Blackhawks were in Minny-haha Friday night trying to take a 3-1 series lead back to West Madison Street. The Blackhawks were without Andrew Shaw once again, who was out with alleged leg injury. Hawks Coach Quenneville scratched Kris Versteeg, while...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks at MinnesotaRound 2 Game 3 Shutout Loss

"Shattering The Skies Above" The Blackhawks traveled to Minnesota, Tuesday night, to face the Wild in game three of the second round. The Hawks were looking to take a 3-0 lead, but the Wild had other plans. The first forty minutes seemed like a boring eternity and lulled even...

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Puckin Hostile Shoutcast Episode 3

Gatekeeper and Patrick Stankus from Puckrant.com recap games 3, 4, 5, and 6 with Minnesota as well as game 1 with the LA Kings. Also covered are the Alex Ovechkin and Carey Price injuries. For all your custom jersey needs visit Black and Tan Sports at: http://www.facebook.com/BlackAndTanSports You...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks vs WildRound 2 Game 2 Win

"In Waves" The Blackhawks took a 1-0 series lead into game number two, Sunday afternoon at the United Center against the Minnesota Wild. There were a few lineup changed do to injuries and illnesses, but the Blackhawks had a goal in mind. The Blackhawks scored goals in each...

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Playoffs: Blackhawks vs WildRound 2 Game 1 Win

"Spill The Blood" The Blackhawks opened up the second round, Friday night, at home against the surprising Minnesota Wild. The Wild are a team that no one expected to be playing. Fans, the media, and probably even the players looked right past the Wild from the start of the...

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